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Stoke Driving School

Stoke Driving School

4.9(116 reviews)See reviews ↓·Stoke-on-Trent

About the company

Stoke Driving School is a driving school based in Stoke-on-Trent. The founder and owner is Paul Tomlin, who has been a qualified driving instructor since 1998. Paul Tomlin became the UK's first electric-vehicle driving instructor. The school runs a fleet of electric cars. The service area includes Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Sandbach, Leek and Stone. It offers automatic and manual driving lessons, intensive driving courses, and Pass Plus courses.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Instructors being matched flexibly to each learner's needs is the theme that stands out most across reviews for this Longton-based school, with pupils naming instructors including Imran, Leigh Storey, Ibraheem, Tommy Taylor, Paul, Rob Hunt, Noman and Simon Ruston. Calm, patient teaching and clear explanations of manoeuvres are mentioned repeatedly, alongside willingness to rearrange lesson times around changing work schedules. Several learners describe passing first time, some after fast-track or intensive courses of around twenty-five hours, and others note switching successfully from a previous instructor to find a better match in teaching style.

Test routes are covered thoroughly according to multiple reviewers, with manoeuvres such as parking practised repeatedly until confidence builds. Nervous and shy learners in particular describe feeling put at ease quickly, with instructors taking a soft, unhurried approach rather than applying pressure. Automatic tuition is mentioned specifically by more than one pupil, alongside manual lessons and comfortable, modern cars used for training. The school is also associated with driving test centre services locally. Based on Waterdale Grove in Longton, the range of instructors offering both automatic and manual tuition, along with intensive course options, gives learners across Stoke-on-Trent several routes towards passing their test.

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Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo
Stoke Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

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Chris Allerton25 August 2026

I highly recommend Ibraheem as a driving instructor. He sorted me out with lessons really quickly, was reasonably priced, and gave me excellent lessons from start to finish. He taught me really well and always made sure I understood everything and felt confident behind the wheel. Thanks to his teaching and support, I passed my driving test first time! He’s a very good instructor, patient and easy to get along with. What makes it even better is that I didn’t just gain a great instructor — I also made a good friend along the way. Would definitely recommend Ibraheem to anyone looking to learn to drive. 5 stars from me!

MJ
Maya Jandu25 July 2026

I have had previous experience of driving a manual car, however I was a nervous driver and did not learn much from my previous instructor. I found out about Ibraheem through one of my friends and started driving sessions. Over the course of 3 months Ibraheem taught me excellent techniques and I passed my test comfortably and became a confident driver. I have had so many compliments on being a new driver since passing from family and friends which is all down to Ibraheem's teaching. He has always been so patient, clear and calm when teaching the rules of the road. He is flexible and friendly and very easy to get along with, which is something I wanted as my schedule as a student gets really busy. I specified what I wanted out of the sessions and he accommodated and went over and above my expectations of driving. I am truly so grateful that I had sessions with him as I don't think I would feel as positive or confident about driving as I do now. Comparing this learning to my previous instructor, it truly does make a massive difference who your instructor is and I would 100% recommend Ibraheem to all my friends and family.

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Shane Barto25 June 2026

Just passed my test. Tommy Taylor is an excellent instructor who helped me correct my bad habits and was very helpful with all the questions I had. Highly recommend. Thanks Tommy.

JM
Joshua Michael19 June 2026

I passed my driving test today thanks to Simon Ruston, and I honestly couldn’t recommend him highly enough. After spending time with a previous instructor who wasn’t helping me make the progress I needed, switching to Simon was the best decision I made. From the very first lesson, he made me feel comfortable, relaxed, and confident behind the wheel. His teaching style is patient, professional, and easy to understand, and he always took the time to explain things clearly without making me feel pressured. Simon quickly identified the areas I needed to improve and helped me build my skills and confidence step by step. Thanks to his encouragement, support, and excellent instruction, I made more progress in a short time than I had before and successfully passed my test today. If you’re looking for an instructor who genuinely cares about his students, helps you feel at ease, and gives you the confidence to become a safe driver, I would highly recommend Simon Ruston. Thank you for everything, Simon! 🚗🎉

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hannah X10 June 2026

I did a 25hr fast track course with Paul and passed first time. Paul made the experience comfortable and made me more confident in myself after each lesson. I would recommend Paul to anyone that is considering a fast track driving course.

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Richard Lem8 May 2026

I can’t thank Imran enough for helping me pass my test. Purely by chance that I was able to obtain his services and so glad that I did. Going into my test I felt calm and more than ready. Again thank you Imran

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Jessica Stanford-Potts3 May 2026

I cannot recommend this driving school enough, especially if you are a naturally nervous or anxious person. I just passed my test first time, and I truly owe it to my instructor’s incredible teaching style. They have such a soft, patient, and calm approach that immediately put me at ease. Being quite shy, I was worried about the pressure of the car environment, but they were so easy to talk to and made every lesson feel like a supportive conversation rather than a high-stress test. If you're someone who feels a bit intimidated by driving, Imran is definitely the instructor to go with.

Driving schools in Stoke-on-Trent compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Stoke-on-Trent are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1iDrive365★ 5,0143Yes
2M A automatic driving lesson( instructor training)★ 5,072No
3Gareth's Driving School★ 5,069No
4Automatic Driving Instructor★ 5,048No
5Intense Pro★ 5,046Yes
10Stoke Driving School (this page)★ 4,9116No
Contact
+441782901037www.stokedrivingschool.com22 Waterdale Grove, Longton, Stoke-on-Trent ST3 5TX